ex aequo et bono

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Definition of ex aequo et bono in English Turkish dictionary

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Definition of ex aequo et bono in English English dictionary

Latin for "in justice and fairness " Something to be decided ex aequo et bono is something that is to be decided by principles of what is fair and just Most legal cases are decided on the strict rule of law For example, a contract will be normally upheld and enforced by the legal system no matter how "unfair" it may prove to be But a case to be decided ex aequo et bono, overrides the strict rule of law and requires instead a decision based on what is fair and just given the circumstances

according to justice and fairness, in agreement with the principles of fairness (Latin)

(Latin: "according to what is just and good ") Maxim that a tribunal should decide a dispute upon rules of equity rather upon than upon the existing rules of international law (1) The International Court of Justice will only make such a decision if instructed to do so by the parties mm (2) Other international tribunals (including the International Labor Organization Administrative Tribunal) have held that they have inherent equitable powers to decide disputes

equity principle in international law, deciding on the basis of justice and fairness rather than following the letter of the law

[Latin: "in justice and fairness "] Something to be decided ex aequo et bono is something that is to be decided by principles of what is fair and just Most legal cases are decided on the strict rule of law For example, a contract will be normally upheld and enforced by the legal system no matter how "unfair" it may prove to be But a case to be decided ex aequo et bono, overrides the strict rule of law and requires instead a decision based on what is fair and just given the circumstances